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Current openings at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) are listed below.
Behavior Support in Autism Specialist/Clinical Associate - The Behavior Support in Autism Specialist/Clinical Associate will apply an intensive and comprehensive consultation and training model throughout West Virginia for individuals who have behavioral challenges and Autism. This position is based in the Morgantown, West Virginia area and reports to the Positive Behavior Support/Crisis Program Manager. The incumbent: 1) Serves as a consultant and trainer for those who support individuals who have Autism and challenging behavior; 2) Promotes, screens and accepts referrals for support from a variety of sources including parents, case managers, advocates, agencies, etc; 3) Uses group graphics and communication facilitation techniques to produce personal profiles of individuals and develops "personal futures plans"; 4) Facilitates a variety of problem solving and action work groups; 5) Provides on-site training for personnel providing services; 6) Develops a variety of written materials including functional assessments, behavior support plans and work plans. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Social Work or related field required and 1) Experience working with individuals who have Autism and with staff and administrators who provide services; 2) Experience in applying behavioral procedures and an understanding of and expression of a person-centered values base; and 3) Ability to travel extensively to parts of the state not accessible by public transportation. This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $40,000 (negotiable), plus 27.5% WVU Fringe Benefit Plan. Send letter of application, listing of two professional references, current vita and two writing samples to: Dr. Mark Clingan, c/o Lisa R. Braham, CED, 959 Hartman Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26505. Review of applications will begin on or about February 25, 2008. WVU is an AA/EOE.
Behavior Support in Children’s Services Specialist/Clinical Associate - The Behavior Support in Children’s Services Specialist/Clinical Associate will apply an intensive and comprehensive consultation and training model throughout West Virginia for individuals who have a developmental disability and behavioral challenges. This position is based in the Morgantown, West Virginia area and reports to the Positive Behavior Support/Crisis Program Manager. The incumbent: 1) Serves as a consultant and trainer for those who support individuals who have a developmental disability and challenging behavior; 2) Promotes, screens and accepts referrals for support from a variety of sources including parents, case managers, advocates, agencies, etc; 3) Uses group graphics and communication facilitation techniques to produce personal profiles of children and develops "personal futures plans"; 4) Facilitates a variety of problem solving and action work groups; 5) Provides on-site training for personnel providing services; 6) Develops a variety of written materials including functional assessments, behavior support plans and work plans. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Social Work or related field required and 1) Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities and with staff and administrators who provide services; 2) Experience in applying behavioral procedures and an understanding of and expression of a person-centered values base; and 3) Ability to travel extensively to parts of the state not accessible by public transportation. This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $37,440 (negotiable), plus 27.5% WVU Fringe Benefit Plan. Send letter of application, listing of two professional references, current vita and two writing samples to: Dr. Mark Clingan, c/o Lisa R. Braham, CED, 959 Hartman Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26505. Review of applications will begin on or about February 25, 2008. WVU is an AA/EOE.
Resource Coordinator/Clinical Associate - The Resource Coordinator/Clinical Associate will be part of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) State Program in West Virginia. The primary work role of this person is to: provide resource coordination services to individuals with TBI; identify unmet needs and barriers to accessing effective traumatic brain injury services; collect relevant data; conduct regional outreach; and provide training and technical assistance. Minimum qualifications: Masters Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Public Administration, Rehabilitation, or a related field is required. Valid Social Work license is preferred. A minimum of one year experience working with individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or other disabilities, as well as, with staff and administrators providing services to individuals with disabilities. Experience in resource coordination/case management, familiarity with behavioral principles and their application, knowledge of West Virginia services delivery systems for individuals with disabilities, and an expression of a person-centered values base consistent with the project goals. Experience facilitating group process with individuals with disabilities. Experience conducting training on issues related to Traumatic Brain Injury, resource coordination, person-centered planning and positive behavior support. This is a full-time position located in Morgantown, West Virginia and is based on an annual salary range of $31,000 to $34,200, plus 27.5% WVU Fringe Benefits Plan. The position requires extensive travel. Send letter of application, listing of two professional references, two writing samples and current cirricular vita to: Lori Risk, c/o Lisa R. Braham, CED, 959 Hartman Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26505. Review of applications will begin on or about February 25, 2008. WVU is an AA/EOE.
Specialized Family Care Program Social Worker (CED025) - The West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) seeks to hire a Specialized Family Care Program Social Worker in the Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) to provide the Specialized Family Care Program with technical, resource, and referral support for services of MR/DD individuals being placed in program provider homes. The incumbent will focus on facilitating the program in providing direct services by recruiting, evaluating, and monitoring "provider" type homes in community settings for MR/DD clients. Position is located in Logan and region will include Logan, Boone and Mingo Counties. Responsibilities require research and organization, judgment, resourcefulness and originality. Also requires one to work and meet established deadlines, communicate effectively, ability to set priorities and work and respond to a variety of different and unique situations using a variety of criteria with a minimum of supervision. Supervision of others is required. The position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field and 2-3 years of related work experience. This provides the incumbent with a general knowledge of MR/DD issues and associated training and care required to address specific consumer needs noting limitations and expectations. Must have or be eligible for licensure as a Social Worker or certified Social Worker by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners. Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation. Competitive salary and benefits package offered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In order to receive consideration for this position, applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to: WVURC Department of Human Resources, PO Box 6221, Morgantown, WV 26506; or by email to WVURCHR@mail.wvu.edu. Find out more information at http://hr.research.wvu.edu.
Administrative Assistant (CED041) - The West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) seeks to hire an Administrative Assistant in the Center for Excellence in Disabilities to provide administrative support at West Virginia University. The incumbent will focus on performing independent administrative duties following established policies, procedures, & methods in support of the Director’s office, Deputy Director, Associate Director, Assistant Directors & general operations assistance. The primary responsibilities of this position are to create various forms of typed communication; assist in preparing reports, & applications; develop/maintain calendars; & coordinate departmental travel. Responsibilities require thorough knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure & basic math; strong oral & writing skills with emphasized attention to detail & accuracy; proficient use of PC computer & related software programs, databases, & spreadsheets; & thorough knowledge of office methods, procedures, practices & protocol. Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school & 2 years experience in administrative support & calendar/travel coordination required. Will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience. Competitive salary & benefits package offered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In order to receive consideration for this position, applicants should visit http://hr.research.wvu.edu. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Web Designer/Accessibilty Specialist/Clinical Associate - The Web Designer/Accessibility Specialist/Clinical Associate will utilize web technology to deliver accessible program and promotional content and to efficiently manage and alter web site content. This position is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and reports to the Gateways Program Manager/CED Assistant Director. The incumbent: 1) conducts programming and maintenance of website infrastructure and content management system, 2) assures web site accessibility and usability, 3) recommends actions to make the site more accessible and usable and 4) provides training on accessible web design and technical assistance to implement corrective actions. The incumbent will work with program faculty, staff and partner agencies to ensure proper and expedited delivery of accessible web content and act as the program’s liaison with external content providers and consultants. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Technology Education, Computer Science, Instructional Media Development or related field and a minimum of three years experience developing accessible website infrastructure and content management or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the incumbent with the necessary knowledge, skills and ability to perform the aforementioned position functions. Working knowledge of assistive technologies used for internet access, particularly non-visual access technologies. This is a .60 FTE Non-Tenure Track position based on an annual salary of $38,100 to $39,000 (dependent upon experience), plus 27.5% West Virginia University (WVU) Fringe Benefit Plan. Send letter of application, listing of two references, two samples of technical writing/research writing (preferably published) and current vita to: Jack Stewart, c/o Lisa R. Braham, Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED), 959 Hartman Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26505. Review of applications will begin on or about March 17, 2008. WVU is an AA/EOE.
Community Support Specialist (CED027) - The West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) seeks to hire Community Support Specialist to provide follow up services to youth in transition from foster care to adult independence for the Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED)/Chafee Community Support Services Program. This full-time position will be located in Elkins. The primary emphasis is to coordinate services to youth exiting foster care to ensure that system linkages are in place to support these youth in the life domains of housing, employment, education, finance, physical/mental health, family and social. The goal is to promote self-sufficiency and a successful transition to independence for former foster care youth. The incumbent will develop and maintain positive working relationships with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Bureau of Children and Families Division field offices, community resource providers, child/adult care agencies/providers and the DHHR field staff in the region of assignment to facilitate collaborative efforts to improve services to foster care and former foster care youth. The incumbent will assist in administering the Daniel Memorial Assessments to youth in State foster care ages 14 - 20 years of age, by offering group assessments every three months to each region. The Community Support Specialist will provide Chafee eligible services including case management, supportive counseling, linkage/referral, financial assistance, independent living skills training, social skills training and educational assistance and other services to former foster care youth ages 17 - 20 years of age. Employee will be required to work some evenings, overnights and/or weekends; some extended out-of-state travel is necessary so a valid WV driver’s license or an alternative efficient means of transportation is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, or other relevant discipline and five years of direct service working with older adolescents, or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required. Social work license or temporary social work license is required. The salary for this position is $28,200 to $33,300 based on experience per annum and a comprehensive benefits package is offered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In order to receive consideration for this position, applicants should visit http://hr.research.wvu.edu. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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